concordat

con·cor·dat  (kn-kôrdt)

n.

1. A formal agreement; a compact.

2. Roman Catholic Church An agreement between the pope and a government for the regulation of church affairs.

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[French, from Medieval Latin concordtum, from neuter past participle of Latin concordre, to agree; see concordant.]

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concordat

Noun

Formal a treaty or agreement, such as one between the Vatican and another state [Latin concordatum something agreed]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

concordat - a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action covenant, compact written agreement - a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties